Audiologist with Sign on Bonus

Rochester Hearing & Speech Center • Rochester, NY

4d • $70,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic, rehabilitative, and hearing aid dispensing services to patients across the lifespan at Rochester Hearing & Speech Center. The role includes conducting audiological evaluations, interpreting test results, providing auditory rehabilitation, dispensing and servicing hearing technology, and collaborating with healthcare, educational, and community partners to support hearing and communication outcomes.

The position is full-time, exempt, and salaried, and reports to the Director of Audiology. The stated annual pay range is $70,000 to $72,000, with the final offer based on experience and credentials. Eligible new hires receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus in two installments: $500 after 90 calendar days of employment and $500 after 12 months, subject to the stated active-employment and payroll conditions.

The role is based in a clinical setting with regular patient interaction and occasional travel to schools, community events, outreach programs, and partner locations. It involves interdisciplinary collaboration and may include supporting student clinicians, residents, interns, and new staff. Physical demands include prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; computer use; movement through clinical and community environments; and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) preferred; a master's degree in Audiology is accepted if accompanied by current licensure and required certifications.
• Current New York State license to practice Audiology required.
• Current New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing License required if applicable for the position.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic audiology, auditory rehabilitation, hearing aid technology, and patient counseling.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to use audiological testing and hearing aid equipment in clinical settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic medical records and audiology practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with hearing and communication disorders.
• Administer and interpret audiological procedures, including pure tone and speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, otoacoustic emissions, visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, speech-in-noise testing, central auditory processing evaluations, and cochlear implant evaluations.
• Analyze diagnostic findings and develop recommendations for treatment, intervention, and follow-up care.
• Initiate referrals to physicians, educational professionals, and other specialists as appropriate.
• Maintain a productive clinical caseload while providing patient-centered care.
• Dispense, fit, program, verify, and service hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
• Counsel patients and families about hearing loss, amplification options, communication strategies, and auditory rehabilitation.
• Troubleshoot hearing technology and coordinate repairs, replacements, and follow-up services.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans to support hearing aid use and communication goals.
• Complete evaluations, treatment documentation, reports, billing records, and electronic medical record documentation accurately and within agency and payer timelines.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, Medicaid, HIPAA, OMIG, and professional practice requirements.
• Follow RHSC policies, procedures, quality assurance standards, and clinical protocols.
• Participate in agency audits, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with physicians, educators, speech-language pathologists, service coordinators, and other professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in community outreach, hearing conservation programs, educational presentations, and special events.
• Occasionally provide services at off-site locations, schools, community settings, or partner agencies.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, registrations, and continuing education.
• Participate in staff and department meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Support student clinicians, residents, interns, and new staff orientation activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support agency operations and patient care needs.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in two installments: $500 after 90 calendar days of employment and $500 after 12 months, subject to the stated conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time